[ICOM] IC-781 pricing?

[kk2ed at comcast.net]

Thanks for all the replies regarding the IC-781, both direct and via the list.   



I have another question or two - 



1. What was the last serial number 781 made (approximately)?  The one I just picked up is 31xx. Original owner purchased it new in 2000, so I'm guessing it was a late production? 



2. The optional 2.8KHz filter (FL103) - I'm guessing this filter affect transmit as well?  Anotherwords, can I expect better tx fidelity by running the SSB wide filter? 


3. Does anyone know the Icom part numbers for the six rack handle screws when the handles are installed?  Or even the 18 cover screws? I need to order a set of screws for the handles, and maybe a spare set of the regular ones, if I ever decide to remove the handles later on.  I might even want to order some new ones for the case. The radio is mint, but when the original owner removed the cover to set some of the option settings, the screw heads suffered a little.  I otherwise wouldn't even bother, but the rest of the radio is almost perfect. So for a few $s, why not? Shipping will be more than the darn screws! I noticed while looking over the service manual that they don't show the rack handle screws anywhere. Another thing I notices is that even the regular cover screws aren't numbered in the drawings, and not listed in the parts list.  At least I don't see a screw in the parts list with a quantity high enough to equal the amount on the radio (18).  The only ones I could find a part # for is the original four for the front panel sides. 



I might be crazy, but this 781 is a pleasure to listen to on rx, especially 75 phone. Maybe the #s aren't as good as the newer radios, but my ears seems to prefer it over some of the other radios here (756PRO2, 765, 950SD, etc). 





Thanks 



Eric 

KE2D 




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> Good Evening, 
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> I am interested in hearing what Icom 781s are worth nowadays. I have been 
> looking for a mint 781 to add to my collection, and have seen a few for 
> sale recently. There have been some really low priced units in fair to 
> decent shape, but what should I expect to pay for a late serial number, 
> non-scratched, low usage mint condition 781? 
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> Thanks 
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> Eric 
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> KE2D